Speaking to the press, the down-to-earth philanthropist said his action was informed by the prevailing tough economic times worsened by the drastic measures taken by the government to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.

"I decided to do this because majority of people from the slums leave below one dollar per day. They just live from hand to mouth yet the government has not laid down a plan to shield help them during this tough times," he said.

Those who benefited most were persons with disabilities, those working in bar and restaurant which have since been closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Evan Olouch donating foodstuffs to a disabled Kayole woman to cushion her against harsh economic times. Photo: Enock Ndayala/TUKO.co.keSource: Original

The government of Kenya recently announced a 12 hours curfew starting this evening to 5am as a way of combating the spread of the Covid-19.

According to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, the total number of Kenyans who have tested positive is 30 down from 31 after one patient succumbed on Thursday, March 26, at Aghakan Hospital in Nairobi where he was receiving treatment.